Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
K23 ELPMOT history
K23 ELP is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 131,783 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K23 ELP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K23 ELP was last recorded at 131,783 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 7,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Aug 2011: 41,469 miles, lower than 43,177 miles on 24 Aug 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,586 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,197 miles
- Average per year
- 6,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,783 miles
- 2025 – 124,586 miles
- 2024 – 117,454 miles
- 2023 – 112,599 miles
- 2022 – 108,876 miles
- 2021 – 105,615 miles
- 2020 – 103,761 miles
- 2019 – 99,236 miles
- 2018 – 92,061 miles
- 2017 – 91,489 miles
- 2016 – 86,496 miles
- 2015 – 80,353 miles
- 2014 – 73,705 miles
- 2013 – 67,253 miles
- 2012 – 61,332 miles
- 2011 – 41,469 miles
- 2010 – 43,177 miles
- 2009 – 33,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,783 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage, worn on both edges and treads worn close to wear indicators
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes slight movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front tyre centre two treads getting close to wear indicators
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,783 miles (+7,197)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 131,783 miles
- Test number
- 879086596671
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,586 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 124,586 miles
- Test number
- 691899031417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage, worn on both edges and treads worn close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre centre two treads getting close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame, both sides, middle mounting points (near inner wheel arches) corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMid section heatshield not fully secure, unlikely to fall
Fail124,586 miles (+7,132)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,586 miles
- Test number
- 760669173195
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage, worn on both edges and treads worn close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre centre two treads getting close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame, both sides, middle mounting points (near inner wheel arches) corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMid section heatshield not fully secure, unlikely to fall
Pass117,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,454 miles
- Test number
- 756653948573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,454 miles (+4,855)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,454 miles
- Test number
- 730138651606
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass112,599 miles (+3,723)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,599 miles
- Test number
- 199188579551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,876 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,876 miles
- Test number
- 352731817777
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,876 miles (+3,261)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,876 miles
- Test number
- 707773153370
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,615 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,615 miles
- Test number
- 613024650287
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass103,761 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,761 miles
- Test number
- 542271686454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,236 miles (+7,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,236 miles
- Test number
- 730248870207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,061 miles (+572)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 92,061 miles
- Test number
- 778807183148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,489 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,489 miles
- Test number
- 118672893113
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,489 miles (+4,993)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,489 miles
- Test number
- 268061033351
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,496 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,496 miles
- Test number
- 589526155776
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi of (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail86,496 miles (+6,143)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,496 miles
- Test number
- 170772594165
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi of (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass80,353 miles (+6,648)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,353 miles
- Test number
- 982451780301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,705 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 498031364242
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- NoteExhaust front pipe flexi worn.
Fail73,705 miles (+6,452)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 107751264267
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- NoteExhaust front pipe flexi worn.
Pass67,253 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,253 miles
- Test number
- 346924753452
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail67,253 miles (+5,921)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,253 miles
- Test number
- 747244553205
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass61,332 miles (+19,863)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 61,332 miles
- Test number
- 667995942287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,469 miles (-1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 41,469 miles
- Test number
- 335146131447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,177 miles (+10,112)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,177 miles
- Test number
- 393296230205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,065 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,065 miles
- Test number
- 842200259264
- NoteRear brake pads low
Questions about K23 ELP
- Does K23 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 ELP is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K23 ELP?
- The MOT on K23 ELP is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K23 ELP done?
- K23 ELP was recorded at 131,783 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,007 miles a year.
- Has K23 ELP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K23 ELP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on K23 ELP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K23 ELP find?
- K23 ELP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy; oil leak, but not excessive.
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